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May 14, 2026
Exam Date
End-of-Course Exam: 2 hours
Duration
1–5 scale
Scoring
Most colleges
Credit
AP Computer Science Principles introduces students to the breadth of computing — from how computers represent data and execute algorithms to the ethical and social impact of computing innovations. The course emphasizes computational thinking, collaboration, and creative development through programming.
Equivalent to a one-semester introductory college course in computing fundamentals.
Single-select multiple choice only — multi-select questions were removed in the 2024 redesign. The AP CSP Reference Sheet (pseudocode, list operations, robot commands) is provided during the exam.
End-of-Course Exam — Multiple Choice
70% of AP score70 questions · 120 minutes (single-select only)
Tests the 5 Big Ideas using AP pseudocode traces, algorithm analysis, data representation, network and cybersecurity scenarios, and questions on the impact of computing.
Create Performance Task
30% of AP scoreSubmitted to AP Digital Portfolio by April 30
Students develop a working program using collaboration and an iterative process, then submit code, written responses, and a video demonstration. Scored on program purpose, function, and reflection.
Big Idea exam weighting (College Board midpoints)
Unit 1: Creative Development
12% of examUnit 2: Data
20% of examUnit 3: Algorithms and Programming
33% of examUnit 4: Computer Systems and Networks
13% of examUnit 5: Impact of Computing
24% of examComputational Solution Design
Design and evaluate computational solutions for a purpose.
Algorithms and Program Development
Develop and implement algorithms.
Abstraction in Program Development
Develop programs using abstractions.
Code Analysis
Analyze computational work — your own and that of others.
Computing Innovations
Investigate computing innovations.
Responsible Computing
Contribute to an inclusive, safe, collaborative, and ethical computing culture.
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